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YOUR RESEARCHWTB 2002-2003 C4S
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i would recommend HIGHLY a PPI at a reputable dealer/shop.
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You should be able to find a 2002 with average mileage in that range. If you're willing to put up with a few more miles, you should be able to find one fairly easily.
I found when I was searching that the good ones go fast - usually within a day or two of being listed for sale. Make sure you're ready to buy as soon as you find one, but don't do anything crazy. There will always be another one if a deal falls through on the one you want.
There was a high mileage turbo on ebay a few weeks ago for 30, no reserve. Had about 100K on the clock.
Lost out on a 02, C4S with 35K mile, $33K. I've seen a few on ebay with 40-50K miles for mid-30's. So I know they're out there.
Searching is part of the fun.
IMO You guys are the ones driving the prices down on our cars....If I said I was selling my 03 C4S with 20K on the clock for $8500 someone on this fourm would come on and say "you will never get it"
A 996 C4S of any year with a few options very well could have cost someone nearly 100K to drive away when new.
I doubt a bunch of people on an internet forum are driving down the car's values.
It's simply due to the current times. For $50k, one can get a nice used 05+ 997. Why should C4S, or any 996 for that matter, cost close to that?
I was just looking as well, in the same range, for a 2002-2003 C4S... and found one. They're definitely out there. There's no reason to spend over $33k right now.
I wonder what a pristine 2004, nicely equipped 4S with 3400 miles would go for? Lots more than $35K I suspect. Yes, these cars have dropped in price, but for a perfect, virtually new car, I believe mine would fetch in the mid-high $40's.
I just spent about a week and a half (yes, that's all) watching autotrader.com and cars.com like a hawk, and lowballed every seller until I got one who was willing to deal. It's a fantastic time for buying a "toy car" right now, lots of people are selling them due to the economy.
Based on what I've seen recently, I'd say you're right. You can get cars under 40k miles in the low-mid 30's if you look and deal, or high mile cars in the very high 20's and low 30's.
Hmm, high 40's... that's getting into Turbo territory
Just a quick look on Ebay & there's a high mileage 02 C4S for under 28K, most are shown 40-50K mileage with "buy it now or offers" in the low to mid-30's.
Just waiting for the right color. Problem is, I don't know what that is.....
i got a 2002 c4s about 8 weeks ago. it is a great car. i would recommend HIGHLY a PPI at a reputable dealer/shop.
i flushed all fluids, and did some quick repairs.
i would i put on the mod list a short shifter kit, aluminum pedals and other bits and pieces.
then take it to a Drivers Ed event and really begin to appreicate it.
hint, brakes stop on a dime and give you change, at life becomes hectic over 5500 rpm
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